Tennis
Three-time Grand Slam winner Wawrinka to retire in 2026
Stan Wawrinka says the 2026 season will be his last as the three-time Grand Slam singles champion aims to finish his career "on the best note possible".
20 December 2025, 05:01 AM
Sabalenka says women facing transgender athletes not fair
World number one Aryna Sabalenka weighed into the participation of transgender athletes in women's sport, saying it would be unfair for women to face "biological men" in professional tennis.
10 December 2025, 10:00 AM
Ivanovic files for divorce from Schweinsteiger: reports
Retired tennis star Ana Ivanovic has reportedly filed for divorce to split from football legend Bastian Schweinsteiger after he allegedly had an affair.
3 December 2025, 09:00 AM
Italy see off Spain to complete Davis Cup hattrick
Italy claimed a third Davis Cup in as many years on Sunday after beating Spain 2-0 in front of delighted home fans in Bologna.
24 November 2025, 14:53 PM
‘It’s amazing’: Sinner celebrates ATP Finals victory over Alcaraz
Sinner collapsed to the ground with a mixture of joy and relief after sealing his triumph at the season-ending tournament where he hasn't lost a match since being beaten in the 2023 final by Novak Djokovic.
17 November 2025, 02:50 AM
Djokovic ends his semi slump
Novak Djokovic dropped serve for only the second time in the competition but still cruised into the final of the ATP event in Athens with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Yannick Hanfmann on Friday.
7 November 2025, 18:52 PM
Kyrgios targets 'miracle' Australian Open return after knee improves
Nick Kyrgios said Thursday his long-term knee injury had suddenly improved, giving him hopes of a "miracle" comeback in time for the Australian Open in January.
6 November 2025, 04:20 AM
Sinner wins Paris Masters, reclaims world No. 1 ranking
The Italian first claimed the number one ranking in June last year and held it for 65 weeks until he lost the US Open title-match to Alcaraz in September.
2 November 2025, 16:24 PM
France's marathon man Mahut calls time on tennis career
Frenchman Nicolas Mahut delivered an emotional farewell to professional tennis after his doubles defeat at the Paris Masters.
29 October 2025, 06:46 AM
Five attempts, no success: Alcaraz’s Paris Masters struggles persist
The six-time Grand Slam champion has failed to win the Paris Masters in five attempts and now faces losing his place atop the rankings should rival Jannik Sinner win the tournament.
29 October 2025, 03:01 AM
Sinner says 'impossible' to finish year as world number one
Jannik Sinner said Tuesday that he had come to terms with finishing the season behind rival Carlos Alcaraz in the rankings.
28 October 2025, 19:43 PM
Zarif cites technical flaws in semifinal loss
The 17-year-old was beaten 6-1, 6-4 by Thailand’s Ariyaphol Leekul at the National Tennis Complex in Ramna, just six days after claiming the boy’s singles crown at the ITF World Tennis Tour Junior J30 in Rajshahi.
16 October 2025, 14:58 PM
Zarif triumphs in thriller to reach semifinals
Bangladeshi young tennis star Zarif Abrar has continued his dream run at the 35th Bangladesh World Tennis Tour Juniors J-30, Dhaka, securing his place in the semifinals after a thrilling quarter-final victory, defeating India's second-seeded player Shounak Chatterjee 2-1.
15 October 2025, 15:53 PM
Pep talks with Djokovic as Sabalenka vows to improve 'in everything'
World number one Aryna Sabalenka told AFP that she needs to improve her tennis "in literally everything" and how Novak Djokovic is helping her do it on and off the court.
15 October 2025, 08:25 AM
Friendship with Nadal ‘impossible’, but respect endures: Djokovic
The 24-time Grand Slam champion said he shared mutual respect with Nadal and Roger Federer, but closeness was never possible among fierce competitors.
13 October 2025, 11:41 AM
Bangladesh’s Zarif lifts maiden title in World Tennis Tour Juniors
Bangladesh's promising youngster Zarif Abrar has become the first tennis player from the country to clinch a title in ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors J-30 group by winning the single's event in the Rajshahi World Tennis Tour Juniors J30 competition at the Rajshahi Complex on Friday.
10 October 2025, 14:11 PM
World Junior Tennis Tour to start in Ramna on Saturday
The 35th Bangladesh World Junior (U-18) Tennis Tour J-30, approved by the International Tennis Federation (ITF), is set to get underway on Saturday at the National Tennis Complex in Ramna
9 October 2025, 04:42 AM
Amateurs to face top pros for bumper payday at Australian Open
Bold swings and cheeky dropshots can earn amateur tennis players bragging rights and a million-dollar payday when they take on top professionals in a single-point showdown ahead of next year's Australian Open main draw.
7 October 2025, 07:38 AM
Djokovic to return at Shanghai Masters
Novak Djokovic will return to action in Shanghai next month in his first tournament since his US Open semifinal defeat by Carlos Alcaraz, organisers of the Masters tournament said.
24 September 2025, 09:00 AM
Auger-Aliassime proud despite US Open semi-final loss to Sinner
Felix Auger-Aliassime left the U.S. Open with pride and perspective after a 6-1 3-6 6-3 6-4 semi-final defeat to defending champion Jannik Sinner on Friday, saying only time will tell if he can return to the sport’s summit after an inspired fortnight in New York.
6 September 2025, 06:38 AM